Ski Resorts

Airports in Austria

Overview

With three terminals, including a dedicated low-cost carrier
terminal, it's easy to find flights to Vienna International
Airport. Vienna International Airport is located in Schwechat
County, which is just eleven miles (18 km) from central Vienna.
Travellers simply stopping over at Vienna Airport should try to
schedule in a behind-the-scenes airport tour run by the VISITAIR
Centre.

Vienna International Airport is the perfect entry (or exit)
point to the capital of Austria with its Baroque architecture,
musical heritage and gourmet food. The airport has a range of
souvenir shops as well as a great selection of restaurants and
coffee kiosks. The friendly airport staff and the easy to navigate
airport make Vienna International a welcome stop on any leisure
traveller or business person's flight itinerary.

Location

The airport is located 11 miles (18km) southeast of Vienna.

Getting to the city

Local trains and buses leave regularly for Vienna. There is also
a City Airport Train, which provides a fast and direct service to
the centrally located City Air Terminal that is connected to the
underground, bus and tram networks. Trains depart every 30 minutes
and operate between 6.09am and 11.39pm.

Time

Contacts

Overview

Salzburg WA Mozart International Airport is one of the most
pleasant airports in the world. It is Austria's second largest
airports and is conveniently close to the Ski Amadé
region.

Salzburg International Airport is well-connected to other
airports across Europe and many budget carriers offer flights to
Salzburg. The relaxing Visitors Terrace is a great place for
passengers to spend any extra time at the airport as it's an
open-air deck with great views of the runways.

Location

The airport is located 3 miles (about 5km) southwest of the city.

Getting to the city

You can make use of public bus lines 2, 8 and 27 to get from
Salzburg Airport to the downtown area. Tickets can be purchased
from the conductor, and cost €2.10 for adults and €1.10
for children. Bus line #2 goes between Hauptbahnhof railway station
and the airport every 10-20 minutes, and takes about 20 minutes to
complete the journey. Bus line #27 departs the airport every 15-20
minutes, and serves Hauptbahnhof via Wals/Viehhausen (journey time
is approximately 40 minutes). Bus line #8 operates from Monday to
Saturday only, departing every 10 minutes from the airport via
Salzburg city centre (15 minutes), and terminating at the park and
ride Alpensiedlung.

Time

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between April and October).

Contacts

Overview

Nestled in the Tyrolean Alps, Innsbruck Airport is a convenient
airport for skiers headed to the popular ski resorts of the
Austrian Alps. Located just 2.5 miles (3km) from Innsbruck, the
airport is a modestly-sized facility with a selection of duty-free
shops and restaurants located in the single terminal.

Flights to Innsbruck Airport are available mostly on a seasonal
basis, with flights available to destinations including Moscow,
Berlin, London, Belfast, Amsterdam, Ibiza and Sharm-el-Sheikh.

Location

The airport is located 2.5 miles (about 4km) west of Innsbruck.

Getting to the city

Public bus route F connects Innsbruck Airport with the city
centre. Journey time is about 18 minutes, and costs
€1.50.

Time

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between April and October).

Contacts

Vienna International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.

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